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(Natural News) As a prepper, you may already know that foraging is a useful skill to have, especially if you're always looking for more ways to add to your food supply when SHTF. Knowing how to forage is a good way to save money... read more
"Bananas: Bananas release high levels of ethylene gas, so store them alone on the counter. Once they're ripe, move bananas to the fridge for a couple of days until you're ready to eat them. Buy bana... read more
Looks like VERY useful info...
After publishing Corey's Digs report on NEW Controlled Food System is Already in Place and They Will Stop at Nothing to Accelerate Their Control, Pete Kennedy's article on Finding So... read more
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"Underlining that heavy drinking is not healthy with any category of alcoholic beverage, the scientists specified that "consumption of red wine above or double above the guidelines," "low-frequency of consump... read more
Public health experts and labor rights advocates celebrated Wednesday after the Biden administration announced that it will stop the use of the pesticide chlorpyrifos on all food to better protect human health, particularly that... read more
Wow, this is huge!"The solution has emerged in Farther Farms, a food tech startup co-founded by Saran (MPS '17) and Mike Annunziata ('11, MBA '17), with technology developed at Cornell. Its innovative sterili... read more
"We specialize in delivering quality bulk and natural foods across the country. Get your food delivered by Parcel Carrier (UPS or USPS), or through our unique delivery system of Drop Points. (See maps.) Either way, you&... read more
The Conscious Resistance Network presents: The Activation Episode 3: Permaculture & Decentralization with Penny Livingston In the 3rd episode of The Activation, Derrick Broze talks with Penny Livingston, a permaculture teacher, activis... read more
Spice-lovers can celebrate! Early results from a study show some promising developments for people that enjoy eating hot and spicy chili peppers. A fairly recent study conducted by the American...Initial Research Finds That Eating Chili Pep... read more
Serves him right! No pun intended.
"Struggling restaurant owners city-wide are permanently banning New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo from setting foot into their establishments. Effective immediately..."... read more
I grate about half an apple in the pancake mix (Arrowhead Mills Organic Gluten Free). Plus, add cinnamon spice. T... read more
Krissy Waite -We all have the right to food that is free of toxic... Go to ... read more
Spoiler alert: It's curcumin.
"Fluoride is found everywhere today, from antibiotics to drinking water, no stick pans to toothpaste, making exposure inevitable. All the more reason why research proving this common sp... read more
Set up by food activists during lockdown, Farms to Feed Us connects people with farmers and growers across the country Farm to fork: the open database that lets people buy food direct from source... Farms to Feed Us is an open d... read more
Two 10-year-old boys in Milton, Massachusetts, are baking homemade dog treats multiple times a week to raise money for a local food pantry.
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According to many, there are multiple health concerns that arise from the genetic engineering of our food. On top of this are multiple massive marketing campaigns to convince the human population that genetically modified food i... read more
The PPP was supposed to save our small restaurants and businesses. But where's the money?...
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I just got back from Kroger where I found a new flavor of smoothie drink from Bolthouse Farms. It&... read more
Markowitz palacsintas recipe. (pronounced pah-lah-CHIN-tuhz). Makes 4 or 5.beat well 2 eggsAdd a pinch of salt½ teaspoon sugarbeat-mix in blender until has a loose consistency.Add ½ cup water and some flour ... read more
1 potato (about 4 inches long)¼ head lettuce3 cloves garlic6 green onions1 pound lean ground beef1 cup water½ small can green chiliesSalt and pepper12 - 14 white corn tortillasVegetable oil... read more
Bill's Salsa Chicken & Rice I've been making this for years, and thought I'd share it, finally. Here's my recipe and the quantity I usually make:Six chicken breasts with skin, baked in plastic cooking bags... read more
Place ½ cup orange juice concentrate in blenderFill 2 cup container ½ full with ice cubes and the rest with water to make 2 cups, and pour into blenderAdd 1 teaspoon vanilla extractAdd 8 teaspoons sug... read more
4 large skinless chicken thighs or breasts3 potatoes cut into chunks1 medium onion cut into small pieces1 bag baby carrots¼ cup maple syrup1 teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pepperCombine all ingredients in ... read more
This is fast and easy. It is good over rice or noodles.¼ cup butter¼ cup lemon juice2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce2 tablespoon soy sauce1 ½ teaspoon dried oregano1 large clove garlic, crushedComb... read more
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, resealkeep mashing it up mixing thoroughlycut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg... read more
Amazing. "Nebraska retiree uses Earth's heat to grow oranges in snow... See youtube.com-watch?vZD-3-gsgsnk Winter temperatures in Allia... read more
Such a great idea!"Atlanta's City Council just voted in favor o... read more
I'd like to report that if anyone has prostate issues, the best treatment I know of is ... read more
from My Persian KitchenPrep time: 1 min Cook time: 30 mins Total time: 31 minsServes: 1 cupIngredients1 tsp grated fresh turmeric½ tsp grate... read more
For those "asking for a friend," see marijuana-hemp-cbd-whats-legal-and-where:"As the l... read more
We should just go ahead and get this for our 13yo daughter.... read more
Insider favorites at Panera Bread. Via panera-bread-employee-favorites... read more
Man behind the counter: What kind of meat? Me: Tuna. Man: Ham? Me: If by "ham" you mean "tuna," then yes.... read more
Feedback I sent to Luvo:I love your frozen meals, but hate your packaging.Your microwave cooking instructions basically say "look elsewhere on package."Why not p... read more
"We've found 35 fruits and vegetables that you can grow in containers. These range from bananas and citrus fruits to tomatoes, cucumbers, and just about anything else that you would normally plant in a larger garden.&qu... read more
According to this article, anyway.
"The Health... read more
"Diet drinks TRIPLE your risk of stroke and dementia, and are FAR more dangerous than drinks sweetened with sugar.Boston University researchers found aspartame, a low-calorie sweetener, wreaks havoc on the arteries, as ... read more
Just had a hotdog from Reggio's at O'Hare. I'm told that's a real Chicago style dog. It was good!
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This looks very familiar in my yard. Go here for more info: lettuce"I'm ... read more
Cool! But I also like one of the commenters' idea about forest gardens. Via forest gardens ... read more
That's it! We're moving to Russia! Just kidding (because it kinda sucks over there unless you're rich ... like almost everywhere else, actually). Still, this is good news for humans:"This is a bold move by th... read more
"I think I'm addicted to cereal," I said. "Addicted?" she asked. "Yeah, I'm gonna hit the street looking for my latest fix.""And by 'street,' you mean Aisle 3 at Kroger, right?""Don't question my street ... read more
"Standard wheat harvest protocol in the US is to drench the wheat fields with Roundup several days before the combine harvesters work through the fields because withered, dead wheat plants are less taxing on the farm equi... read more
Broccoli sprouts, anyone?"The drink used in the China study was made with broccoli sprouts developed by researchers at Johns Hopkins University. They are sold under the brand name ... read more
I need to try this. Too bad I hate cooking so much. I eat way too many ... read more
So far, CropMobster has managed to distribute nearly half a million kilograms of food, which has brought in close to a million dollars in revenue for small producers.... read more
Good to know. from 10 Ways to Survive Skyrocketing Food Prices"Food prices are ge... read more
Just finished putting up chicken wire around my strawberries. Elizabeth picked one last night, turned it around to look at it, and discovered that it had been bitten into. We can only assume it was rabbits. "How many were ruined?" I ... read more
You should NEVER eat unripe elderberries.An important comment, above. That caution aside, this is good to know if you're ever starving or just have the munchies... read more
The good news is that the research shows the less junk food you eat, the less you crave it. In other words, self-control! What a concept!: ... read more
I think I'll try this."If you are battling an aliment or just want to feel good - this smoothi... read more
Elizabeth (at the dinner table being forced to eat her broccoli): Ugh, can I throw up?Her mom: Um, no. Me: trying not to laugh out loudMom: You're not helping!... read more
After stopping at Tara's sister Stephanie's house in Smyrna to pick up a newly-refurbished Kindle Fire that Todd had put together, we had dinner at a nearby Mexican restaurant, Mi Tierra. Now ... read more
: Some non-organic foods contain upwards of 180 times the fluoride level of tap water, says expert.... read more
No, not just me and my pathetic "crop management." While that's definitely been a struggle, there have apparently been physical altercations going on in the garden, specifically on top of the onions. The tops of those plants - once s... read more
I finally watched this "Food Matters" movie last night. It was great. MD's and pharmaceutical execs will hate it, of course. Anyway, I highly recommend it.... read more
Nothing can replace exercise, but turmeric extract does a pretty good job of producing some of the same cardiovascular health benefits, most notably in women undergoing age-associated adverse changes in arterial health.... read more
It was Cinco De Mayo, so we tried Moe's Southwest Grill. After ten minutes with very little movem... read more
I finished up my little rain barrel project yesterday. My three rain barrels used to be underneath the downspout coming off the roof. And that's great for catching the most rain, but the problem was that it is downhill from and not c... read more
We had a freeze TUESDAY night, so I lost my tomato plants and probably my cucumbers. :( I replaced those original tomato plants, adding cherry tomatoes, and might have lost those too because even though I hadn't planted them yet ... read more
My checklist for this year's vegetable garden:Soil tilled? Check!Top soil added? Check!Plants bought? Check!Seeds for plants not available for purchase? Check!Plants planted? Check!... read more
In a word, no. via Anna Lappé & Food MythBusters, Do we really need industrial agriculture to feed the world?... read more
Maybe there is hope for mankind, after all? Thanks to the boycotts, and more people refusing to remain ignorant? Whatever the reason, this looks promising. : ... read more
Cincinnati passes resolution requiring GE food labeling. Good!And that's where Kroger is headquartered, which might make it more interestin... read more
Activist Post: Monsanto Funded Anti-GMO Labeling Campaign Gets Away with Impersonating Govt. Agencies. Corporate scum at thei... read more
Five Tasty Ways to Eat Your Tomato Harvest All Year"Hello tomato harvest time. If your garden (or fa... read more
For those with allergies, this might help. Research Shows Local Honey may Halt Allergies."Honey has been considered an alternat... read more
With Elizabeth taken for the night by her wonderful Auntie, Tara and I took the opportunity last night to use a Groupon and go to an Ethiopian restaurant, ... read more
"If you put a label on genetically engineered food you might as well put a skull and crossbones on it." - Norman Braksick, president of Asgrow Seed Co., a subsidiary of ... read more
British town grows all of its own vegetables, witnesses improved civic life and reduced crime as a result."When the ... read more
Yet again, the solutions for most of the ailments that plague modern society are to be found in the natural world, not the synthetic world of establishment medicine and Big Pharma. : ... read more
"It's been stuck this way since the early 1990s, when the FDA hired former Monsanto lawyer Michael Taylor to write ... read more
Clean 15: The 15 Lowest Pesticide-Prone Forms of Produce."If you don't buy... read more
Not a bad idea!Candwich: Sandwich in a can goes on sale"The American makers of the ... read more
Emergency Essentials - Be Prepared Emergency Preparedness Food Storage. That's the Boy Scout motto, isn't it? Never hurts."BePrepared.com is the world's ... read more
Another reason to go vegetarian, although their math isn't right. Forty-seven percent is much worse than "1 in 4." Maybe we should actually read the article? :): ... read more
"...food additives used in hundreds of children's foods and drinks can cause temper tantrums and disruptive behavior..." Go to ... read more
This could prove useful as food (and gas) prices soar this coming year: Where to Find Pick-Your-Own Fruit and Vegetable Farms - Orchards for Local, Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Pumpki... read more
"It didn't take long for Democrats in the House to figure a way around the constitutional roadblock that halted the advance of S. 510: The FDA Food Safety Modernization Act, following its approval by the Senate last wee... read more
A very technical article. from GMO-Free-Europe-2010"It is important... read more
Yes, we do it all here at FriendsNews! If I said to you "Bohemian Highway, California Merlot 2007," what would you think? Crap? Just this side of Thunderbird? Well, you'd be wrong. At the amazingly low price of $6 for the small bottl... read more
"Okay, you're awake, back among the human tribe. Now what? You are not alone in wondering what is the best way to fight the globalists. There is a vastly growing human tribe that understands your frustration of feel... read more
Ask Your Congresspersons to Cosponsor HR 5577, Representative Kucinich's Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act"10. Almost all non-organic processed food or animal products in the U.S. today contain ingredient... read more
A couple of them, actually. I was going to post this to blackberryrescue.com, but there is no such site. Wait, maybe I should check. You never know. Guess what? There IS such a site... read more
Hopefully, this third time is the charm! It (the garden) has begun. See pictures, below. Click to zoom in:
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Calling all breakfast eaters: Does anyone know of a decent place for breakfast near Nashville's (BNA) airport? My sister is passing through town next weekend and wants to ... read more
"In the latest volley of the US Food and Drug Administration's bizarre war on scientific freedom of speech, the FDA has sent a Warning Letter to the president and CEO of Diamond Foods stating that the firm's package... read more
... for a fraction of the cost. This is the one thing that kills our food budget, but we keep buying it because my back muscles seem to need the electrolytes to keep from spasming. At least, that's what I've convince... read more
PLEASE remember to check your cupboards when you get home tonight!!!Throw away ALL OUTDATED pancake mix, brownie mixes, Bisquick, cake and cookie mixes, etc., you have in your home. A high school student had pancakes and it almost... read more
Genetically-modified cotton is poisoning people in India. In this country, non-organic soybeans, corn and canola (most non-organic of these are GMO) are poisoning people. It's in corn chips and other products. They are making soybean... read more
Very cool talk given here. He talks fast, so you have to pay close attention. 6 ways mushrooms can save the worl... read more
Turmeric, a spice which they eat loads of in India, essentially shuts down cancer switches in the body. Especially effective for breast and prostate cancer, but really all cancers. I add turmeric to at least one meal a day, as well as ca... read more
Just FYI if you were wondering, 'cuz I was."Broccoli. If you live in a warmer climate and can find a quick growing Broccoli variety, you can harvest well into November."Source: ... read more
This just in: turmeric and black pepper together Kind Earth R... read more
